Two and a half centuries of protecting our freedoms were celebrated Tuesday night in downtown Grand Rapids. The annual Veterans Day parade wound through the streets surrounding the Veterans Memorial Park.
Organizers say this year holds special significance.
“This is a particularly special year. So most people know that next year is our country’s 250th birthday. But what do you need before you have a country, maybe the military,” said Jesse Pahman, parade coordinator with the United Veterans Council of Kent County. “This year is the 250th birthday of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.”…